Have you figured out a way to not feel guilty for not writing for a few days? -a writer who’s exhausted from his 9-5 😭 #writingcommunity #amNOTwriting
Cail Rowan
@cailrowan.bsky.social
YA Fantasy | Drafting between worlds. Seeking representation #amquerying
Well this chapter is taking longer than I anticipated… and I’m 70% sure I’m going to scrap half of what I wrote tonight 🙃 so not very much progress tonight considering. Well, tomorrow’s a new day! Hope all your writing is going better than mine. #amwriting #writingcommunity
When the PERFECT book title comes to you 🤩🤯 Am I the only one who does extensive research to make sure there aren’t any other books that have a similar name? #amwriting #amquerying #newwip
These edits are making me discover that I love using the word "towards"..... 190+ times in my manuscript.... I will make it my mission to rephrase every sentence that has that word 🤣 What's a word that you've used in your manuscripts a lot without even realizing? #amquerying #writingcommunity
Between work & just being absolutely exhausted from said job + other responsibilities, it’s been a slow start to writing this new #WIP …Like only 10 pages in a week slow 😭😭 but, 10 pages is still progress, right?… right??? -a tired, wannabe published author #amquerying
Do you prefer longer chapters or shorter chapters? && which genre do you usually read? #writingcommunity #amquerying
I’m at the point where I may potentially shelf the book I’ve been querying for awhile…I still love the story & feel like there’s a market for it, but agents aren’t biting… *sigh*. Maybe one day. In other news, though, a new story has been brewing #amquerying #writingcommunity
I am loving these edits! (and remember how much I love this scene that I'm editing!) What’s everyone else up to? #amquerying #writingcommunity #querytrenches
sent off another two queries today! Currently have 9 out 🤞🏻🤞🏻 how large are your batches? #amquerying #WritingCommunity #querytrenches
I’ve never shared an #excerpt from any of my books before… in the spirit of trying to step outside my comfort zone, here goes nothing *will probably delete later when my fear and self-doubt kicks into full gear 🤣 #amquerying #writingcommunity #querytrenches
This evening feels like the right time to send off a few more queries with ny revamped query letter🤞🏻 #amquerying #writingcommunity #queryingtrenches
Finally have the weekend off from work! Going to work on some edits for one of my YA fantasy books, send off some queries for another, and *probably* start writing a new book idea that I can’t stop thinking about! Feels like too much in such a short amount of time 🤣 #amquerying #writingcommunity
How do u tackle a new story that pops in your head? Do u sit down right away & start plotting, do u just get straight to writing & let the story come to u as u progress, or do u let the story marinate in your head for x amount of time before any of the above? #writingcommunity
I hope everyone who participated in #questpit had a good experience (and hopefully some agent likes)! I, unfortunately, didn’t receive any agent likes, but so many of you followed and supported me & that means a lot. Thank you 🙏 & I hope I didn’t miss anyone going through the lists!
I’m probably done posting this time around! I’ll still tune in throughout the evening and support where I can! Thank you everyone for all the support and follows today, this is the first pitch event that I received this kind of support 🥹 good luck to everyone!! 🤞🏻 #questpit
Bone Houses x House of Hollow Magic fades & Luna’s father vanishes into The Orade. With her friend Treasure, she crosses dangerous seas, survives ruthless sectors, & faces a dire magic-plague. The power inside her demands a choice: save him, save her best friend, or lose herself. #QuestPit #Q #YA #F
D29. Since today is #QuestPit day, have a few of my event graphics. #timetravelauthors #writingcommunity #amquerying #speclit #amediting #wipsnips